The Saga Vault

The debut season of The Saga Vault explores the rich lore of the galaxy far far away, grouping the world's rarest collectibles into specific weekly themes. Hosted by Dan Lanigan, the 11 episode run focuses on iconic Star Wars pillars, dedicating episodes to subjects like Darth Vader, the Mandalorians, complex droids, and coveted fandom holy grails. Pitting unique artifacts against each other every week, from screen used cinema props to vintage merchandise, the first season establishes a historically significant competition where fans actively vote to help build a permanent museum collection.

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1. S1 E5

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   5. Holy Grails

   3 months ago

   What makes an artifact the ultimate treasure? In this episode of The Saga Vault, our collectors open their personal sanctuaries to reveal their definitive "Holy Grails." These aren't just the rarest items in existence—they are the deeply meaningful pieces where the history, the hunt, and the emotional significance outshine the rarity itself. From an actual screen-used Luke Skywalker lightsaber from 1977 and an ultra-exclusive designer jewelry set to a jaw-droppingly obscure 1978 promotional cleaning bottle and a deeply personal piece of history signed by Carrie Fisher, our panel showcases the crown jewels of Star Wars lore. Join world-renowned collectors Gus Lopez, Anne Neumann, Duncan Jenkins, and Red Dodge Wistock as they unveil the legendary relics that define a lifetime of passion.

2. E4

   4. Behind the Iron Curtain

   4 months ago

   How did a Western pop-culture phenomenon penetrate restricted markets during the height of the Cold War? In this episode of The Saga Vault, we travel behind the Iron Curtain to uncover rare Star Wars collectibles, bizarre bootlegs, and unusual official releases from the former Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc. Join world-renowned collectors Gus Lopez, Anne Neumann, Lisa Stevens, and Duncan Jenkins as they showcase jaw-dropping pieces of vintage memorabilia—including bizarre Soviet space posters, rare Hungarian board game art, and obscure localized paperbacks—proving that even the tightest borders couldn't stop the Force.

3. E3

   3. Crew Gifts

   4 months ago

   These items were never for sale — they were gifts. This week on The Saga Vault, four of the world's top Star Wars collectors go head-to-head with the rarest category yet: Crew Gifts & Production Oddities. These are pieces that were only ever given to the people who actually made the films — cast and crew mementos, wrap gifts, and one-of-a-kind production keepsakes that never touched a store shelf.

4. E2

   2. Darth Vader

   4 months ago

   In this episode of The Saga Vault, legendary collectors Steve Sansweet (Rancho Obi-Wan), Gus Lopez (Bobacabana), Duncan Jenkins (Sithsonian), and Lisa Stevens (Imperial Archives) reveal their rarest, most prized Darth Vader memorabilia — from screen-used pieces to one-of-a-kind production relics — each fighting for a permanent place in The Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia Vault exhibit.

5. E1

   1. The Mandalorians

   4 months ago

   In the premiere episode of The Saga Vault on Cinema Relics, four of the most legendary Star Wars collectors on the planet walk into the vault — and only ONE piece will earn its place in The Saga Museum® of Star Wars Memorabilia Vault forever! This week's theme: The Mandalorians. From Boba Fett to Din Djarin, Bo-Katan to the armored warriors of Mandalore — this episode is a jaw-dropping deep dive into the rarest, most mind-bending Mandalorian collectibles ever assembled in one room.